Show HN: Wsgrok – one of many ngrok alternatives

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Secure tunneling made simple. Expose your local development servers to the internet instantly with custom subdomains, SSL encryption, and enterprise-grade security.

Open Source: Client and server will be open sourced in 2026

Join 1,000+ developers already using wsgrok

Fun fact: We changed the name from Mole Burrow to wsgrok because people thought we were a mole removal service.

Vibe Check

This tool is perfect for developers who want to build webhooks or bots for Slack, Discord, Teams, and more.

Get started in seconds

Simple steps to expose your local development server to the world.

Download the CLI

Download our lightweight CLI tool for your operating system.

# macOS / Linux curl -sSL https://wsgrok.com/install.sh | bash # Windows iwr https://wsgrok.com/install.ps1 | iex

Start your local server

Run your development server on any local port.

# Start your app (example) npm run dev # Server running on http://localhost:3000

Create a tunnel

Expose your local server with a custom subdomain.

# Create tunnel wsgrok -port 3000 -subdomain myapp # Your app is now live at: # https://myapp.us-west1.wsgrok.com

Share and collaborate

Share your secure HTTPS URL with teammates, clients, or test on mobile devices.

✨ Pro tip: Use webhooks to test integrations with external services!

Global Server Locations

Choose the location near you to maximize performance

We monitor our traffic closely and will continue adding servers in other regions to ensure our customers can get the data fast.

Everything you need for development

Powerful features designed to make your development workflow smoother and more productive.

Custom Subdomains

Get beautiful URLs like myapp.us-west1.wsgrok.com for your local services.

SSL Encryption

All tunnels are secured with TLS encryption. Your data stays private and secure.

Lightning Fast

Optimized native backend ensures minimal latency.

Developer Friendly

Simple CLI tools and REST APIs. Integrate with your existing development workflow.

Multi-Platform

Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. One tool for your entire development team.

Real-time Analytics

Monitor your tunnel traffic with detailed analytics and performance metrics.

Access Control

Protect your tunnels with authentication. Control who can access your services.

Cloud Native

Built on Google Cloud infrastructure. Reliable, scalable, and globally distributed.

Easy CLI

One command to start tunneling. No complex configuration or setup required.

Super simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees or extra feature fees.

Hobbyist

Billed $96 annually

For anyone who loves a solid, fully compliant service.

1 named subdomain
3 concurrent agents
5 GB data transfer included
Built for enterprise and production service

Here’s the catch:

Pay $12 more if you need more than one domain.
Pay $300/month to pin traffic to a specific region.

Best Value 🔥

wsgrok

Pro

Free

Billed $0 annually

For developers and vibe coders.

4 named subdomains
6 random subdomains
20 GB data transfer included
Built for developers
Intelligent Attack Prevention
End-to-End SSL encryption
Authentication (Basic, Token)
IP restrictions

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Ngrok is a solid choice, and we have to admit that their solution is more complete and offers all the compliance you need for enterprise. But if you're comparing features for developers, wsgrok provides even more — and at a much lower price. Pick the one that fits you best. We're biased, but we're trying to hide it 😏.

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